Elbie Fletcher

Elburt Preston (Elbie) Fletcher (March 18 1916, Milton, Massachusetts – March 9 1994, Milton, Massachusetts) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Bees (1934-1935, 1937-1939 ["start"] ), Pittsburgh Pirates (1939 ["end"] -1943, 1946-1947) and Boston Braves (1949). Fletcher batted and threw left handed.

In a 12-season career, Fletcher posted a .271 batting average with 79 home runs and 616 RBI in 1415 games played.

Fletcher died in Milton, Massachusetts, 9 days before his 78th birthday.

Highlights

*1943 National League All-Star
*Three-time led NL in on-base percentage (1940-42)
*Twice led NL in walks (1940-41)
*Led NL in hit by pitches (1940)

External links

* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/f/fletcel01.shtml Baseball Reference]